US Bridges

I80 over Nppd Power Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1E North Platte S Intrchg · Structure no. S080 17770R

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,515
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Nppd Power Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Nppd Power Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,515 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,267 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesNppd Power Canal
Location1E North Platte S Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.1097, -100.7541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,515 (2018)
Projected traffic19,267 by 2038
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Nppd Power Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I80 over Nppd Power Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I80 over Nppd Power Canal carry?

About 17,515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Nppd Power Canal?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Nppd Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.